Emergency lifted, EC to set S’wak election date

KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has been officially notified by Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has consented to lift the Emergency in Sarawak on Wednesday.

EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said according to Section 3(3) of the Emergency (Essential Powers) (Sarawak) Ordinance 2021, the state legislative assembly would dissolve on the date the Emergency in Sarawak was revoked or annulled.